Bill119th CongressFiled Mar 5, 2026
H.R. 7814
To establish an independent statutory commission within the legislative branch responsible for ensuring oversight, transparency, and accountability over the Department of Justice operations and handling of the Epstein Files, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedMar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1](D-MO)Sponsor
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House